Illinois State University
Exemption #MJCX27003
Announcement of an Exempt Purchase
Award Info Published Thursday June 18, 2026
IHSANormal, IL
- Amount: An estimated $404,000
- Terms: One-time transaction
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The University award process may be delayed as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Thursday, June 18, 2026
The University awarded a contract for Illinois High School Association.
Illinois High School Girls Tournaments includes volleyball, basketball, and softball and Boys Tournament includes football, basketball, and baseball, which will be held at Illinois State University.
This purchase is exempt from the usual selection processes of the Procurement Code because the procurement expenditure is for athletic, artistic or musical services, performances, events, or productions by or for a public institution of higher education. (30 ILCS 500 / 1-13(b)(4)) The University will host various IHSA Tournaments for the 2026/2027 athletic season.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Madeline Jean-Charles
Purchasing Office
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue, Suite D
Normal, Il 61790-1220
FAX: (309) 438-5555
Purchasing Office
1220 Campus Box
100 S. Fell Avenue, Suite D
Normal, Il 61790-1220
FAX: (309) 438-5555
The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.